UN appeals for $4.1 billion in aid for war-torn Sudan and refugee-hosting countries

The United Nations on Wednesday urged countries not to forget millions of people caught up in the war between rival militaries in Sudan, calling for $4.1 billion to help stave off famine and assist those who have fled into neighbouring countries. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/02/1146317
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UN appeals for $4.1 billion in aid for war-torn Sudan and refugee-hosting countries
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‘Concerted global push’ for Sudan ceasefire is essential: Guterres

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“The world is forgetting about the people of Sudan” the UN chief warned on Monday, calling for a boost in humanitarian funding and a global push for peace to end a year of brutal fighting between rival militaries.

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The UN and humanitarian partners continue to scale up the aid response for the millions in need across Sudan on Tuesday, as news reports described heavy fighting in the capital Khartoum and neighbouring areas between the national army and rival RSF militia

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UN releases $100 million to guard against famine

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The United Nations released $100 million of emergency funding on Tuesday to stave off the risk of famine in seven countries most at risk from a hunger epidemic fueled by conflict, economic decline, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.